Pharmacy services in bushfire crises
Since Christmas, the NSW south coast, East Gippsland, the Hume region and Portland in Victoria and Kangaroo Island off South Australia have been devastated...
Strychnine: From murder mysteries to rat bait
Agatha Christie loved strychnine. It starred in her debut novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Thanks to her World War I experience as a hospital dispensary volunteer, and her training as an apothecary’s assistant, the novel received a rave review in The Pharmaceutical Journal.
Overdose deaths hit decade-high in Victoria
A recent report conducted by the Coroners Court of Victoria found that overdose deaths in 2024 were the highest they have been in a...
PSA welcomes new (and re-elected) branch committee members
A number of new PSA State and Territory Branch leaders were elected this month. Australian Pharmacist spoke to three new recruits about their hopes for the profession.
Quantifying drug loss while crushing tablets
Up to 42% of an active drug can be lost through common crushing activities, a study comparing devices and methods has found.
Via a validated...
What scope of practice changes can pharmacists soon expect?
Professor Lisa Nissen revealed where she would like to see pharmacists scope of practice venture, among other experts on a panel at PSA24.
